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ribbed

UK /rɪbd/US /rɪbd/

词源

源自古英语rib(b)ed,来自rib(肋骨)+ -ed(形容词后缀),最初指像肋骨一样突出的条纹。

adjective

❶ 形容物体表面有凸起的条纹或棱纹,通常用于描述织物、建筑结构或自然物体的纹理特征。

“She wore a ribbed sweater to keep warm in winter.”

(她穿了一件带棱纹的毛衣来在冬天保暖。)

“The ceiling had a ribbed design that added visual interest.”

(天花板有棱纹设计,增添了视觉趣味。)

❶ 在非正式用语中,可以表示被取笑或开玩笑,尤其指善意地调侃某人。

“His friends ribbed him about his new haircut.”

(他的朋友们拿他的新发型开玩笑。)

“They ribbed her gently for always being late.”

(他们善意地取笑她总是迟到。)

同义词:ridged, grooved, corrugated, teased, joked

verb

❶ 给某物添加棱纹或凸起的条纹,使其具有特定的纹理或结构。

“The architect ribbed the vault to strengthen its structure.”

(建筑师给拱顶加了肋条以加强结构。)

“This machine ribs the metal sheets for industrial use.”

(这台机器为工业用途给金属板压出棱纹。)

同义词:groove, corrugate, ridge

常见短语

ribbed for pleasure — 常用于描述某些产品(如安全套)的设计特征,暗示能增强使用体验。

“This brand is ribbed for extra sensation.”

(这个品牌的产品带有凸起纹路以增强感觉。)